LOWER & UPPER ELEMENTARY

In our Elementary classrooms, children ages 6-12 have the opportunity to follow their sense of wonder, develop essential academic skills, practice peaceful community building, and grow in their understanding of the world around them. At these levels, Montessori serves elementary-aged children through a program that promotes learning by offering exploration of big questions about the universe, time, civilizations, communication, and more.

Within this science-based curriculum, subjects like math, geometry, geography, and history naturally coalesce and deepen, creating a truly personalized education limited only by the breadth of a child’s imagination. Students work independently and collaboratively here. They are offered group lessons and individual experiences. Each is celebrated as a valuable and responsible member of our community. Peace education and mindfulness are integral parts of our day. In addition, we meet or exceed the Common Core and Texas State Standards. We do this by observing and assessing children, offering guidance as they move along their individualized learning paths.We value movement and spending time outdoors. Elementary children spend between 1 to 2 hours a day outside, including a healthy daily dose of free play. We also tend gardens, go on nature walks, learn to track animals, and watch clouds.

Formal Physical Education is offered 2 times a week. We offer music, visual and dramatic arts, creative writing, yoga, and computer skills within our curriculum. We love elementary-aged children at Mariposa Montessori and it shows. Our classroom holds high standards but feels like home. Children blossom in our program, becoming leaders, artists, poets, explorers, and promoters of peace in the world.